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Smart Thinking is a platform and network for UK think tanks. We share their research, events and career opportunities as well as providing networks, training and knowledge sharing for those working in think tanks.

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · Jun 23

🏆The inaugural Smart Thinking awards for think tanks has launched!
☑️Open to all UK based think tanks
☑️Free to enter
☑️8 award categories up for grabs!
📅Applications close 5pm 26th August
Find out more: bit.ly/44jd89J
#SmartThinkingAwards

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 1h

Our Researcher Network lunch is buzzing with chat after we set them a 2050 future policy challenge - 4 different scenarios, 1 task to come up with a bold policy idea to mitigate it!

#stmembers

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Power to Change @powertochange.org.uk · 5h

Our wonderful Policy Manager @jesscraig.bsky.social is a nominee for @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tanker of the Year 👏

Jess has led some of our most impactful work this year—challenging conventional thinking and putting community business at the heart of policy conversations.

Take a look:

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · 6h

We have nominated @oliver-chan.bsky.social for Researcher of the Year at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tank Awards 🌟

Oliver brings rigour, collaboration, and an evidence-led approach to everything he does. His research leadership is actively shaping stronger local economies 👏

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The Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) @clesthinkdo.bsky.social · 6h

We have nominated @naomimason.bsky.social for the Think Tanker of the year at the inaugural @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tank Awards 🌟

Naomi is a powerful voice in Scottish politics and economics, and a leading advocate for Community Wealth Building 👏

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 2d

Our think tank round up is BACK after a brief pause while the think tanks were working hard at the party conferences 🪇

Sign up here for all the research recently published, the upcoming events and press mentions for the UK think tanks - out tomorrow!

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 2d

Want to know what it's like being an Events & Engagement Manager in a think tank? In our latest blog Liberty Morrow from think tank @csjthinktank.bsky.social answers our questions on how she found her role, what it involves and what is great about it!

Read it here: bit.ly/4oeQ8Rk

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 5d

🎉🎉🎉 Very proud that @parth0.bsky.social and @lucyhbmort.bsky.social have been nominated for @smartthinking.bsky.social Think Tanker of the Year and Researcher of the Year!

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 7d

⏰LAST CHANCE TO APPLY! Applications for @csjthinktank.bsky.social Events Executive role close on Friday. If you are looking for a great start in your events or think tank career then click the link and start your application!

bit.ly/48Gp5Ke

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PBE @pbe.co.uk · 8d

We’re delighted to announce our nominees for this year’s Smart Thinking Awards!

Congratulations to Nadine Cameron and @karol122.bsky.social. Looking forward to the awards ceremony in November @smartthinking.bsky.social.

#ThinkTankAwards #Wellbeing

An award nomination card with a photograph of Karol.

An award nomination card with a photograph of Nadine.

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 12d

Want to find out which think tanks are at Conservative Party Conference this weekend? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in one handy guide?

Sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5

#thinktanks #CPC25

Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 13d

CLOSING SOON! Applications for @hepi-news.bsky.social DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS role close shortly. If you have an interest in higher education policy and want to join a small team making a big difference plus have experience of fundraising/development 👉apply now: bit.ly/4pBfNW9

Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 @ifow.org are looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Lead to build their policy development, advocacy + external engagement strategy.

Do you have:
- Strong understanding of policy + parliamentary process?
- Excellent research + written skills?
- Can form connections?

Apply now 👉 bit.ly/4pQWKad

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 13d

Big congratulations also go to @suttontrust.bsky.social for the most read report of September with 'Elitist Britain' and an exploration of the educational backgrounds of leading figures across many sectors.

Read it here: bit.ly/489Smgn

Elitist Britain 2025 - Smart Thinking

This report from UK think tank the Sutton Trust explores the educational backgrounds of leading figures across many sectors.

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 13d

What was the most read in September? Congrats to @suttontrust.bsky.social HJS @thefabians.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @re-state.bsky.social @niesrorg.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social who all had reports feature in this month's top 10! 🎉

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 14d

Calling all events people! @csjthinktank.bsky.social are looking for an EVENTS EXECUTIVE to join them + help deliver their busy and high impact events programme!

Do you have a meticulous attention to detail? Good at building relationships across s/holders? Apply now: bit.ly/48Gp5Ke

Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 19d

Want to find out which think tanks are at hosting events at Labour Party Conference? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in a handy guide for each day?

Then sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5

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Cassia Rowland @cassiarowland.bsky.social · 20d

Delighted to be the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk nominee for Researcher of the Year at the @smartthinking.bsky.social think tank awards! Looking forward to entertaining all my fellow nominees with tales of public service performance at the award ceremony in November.

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 20d

🚨New job alert! @hepi-news.bsky.social are looking for a Director of Partnerships to manage their funding relationships!

Do you have:
- experience of successful fundraising?
- ability to work as a personable team member?
- strong org + comms skills?

Apply here: bit.ly/4pBfNW9

Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 21d

🚨 @demos-uk.bsky.social are looking for an Associate Director of Policy to take their Public Service Reform + Citizen's Economy programmes to the next level.

Do you:
- Think boldly?
- Have deep policy expertise?
- Have a track record of shaping govt decisions?

Apply now: bit.ly/3KgBbjg

Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 21d

⏰Last chance to apply! Applications for @csjthinktank.bsky.social Senior Development Manager role close on Friday!

Are you?
- Highly organised
- A confident fundraiser
- Able to master complex briefs and work with a range of audiences

Then apply here: bit.ly/3W0DWrs

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Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 23d

Calling all data people! @healthfoundation.bsky.social are looking for a Data Delivery Lead to join them for 2 years + oversee the rollout + improvement of key platforms, driving the implementation of their data strategy.

If you have strong prog management skills 👇

bit.ly/4pxaPJS

Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 26d

Want to find out which think tanks are at Lib Dem Party Conference this weekend? What the topics are and who are their speakers? All in one handy guide?

Then sign up for our conference newsletter (under think tank round up) here 👉 eepurl.com/cRkrK5

Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 27d

Apply now for @nea.org.uk new role - Data Analyst - and a chance to harness the power of data analysis + visualisation as they work to end fuel poverty.

Skilled in data wrangling and have experience using prog languages + data viz tools? Apply here: bit.ly/4guKxE5

Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · 28d

NEW JOB ALERT! Do you have experience in tech +/or media policy? @demos-uk.bsky.social are looking for a Lead Researcher to join their Digital Policy team + carry out high quality research and develop policy ideas that will have real influence.

Apply here but hurry - closes 21st Sep! bit.ly/4psIq7A

Smart Thinking @smartthinking.bsky.social · Sep 15

NEW EVENTS JOB! @green-alliance.org.uk are looking for an Events and Engagement Manager to join them on a 12 month contract and lead their core events programme.

Are you organised, proactive and creative? Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4n3l3js